Saratoga Springs, NY -Mary F. Pietruccia, of Lake Ave, passed away Thursday March 18, 2010 at the home of her niece, Nadine Draves, following a short illness. She was 90. Born on Dec. 16, 1919 in Saratoga Springs, she was one of fourteen children born to Vincenzo and Crestina Cappella Arpaia (Arpey), immigrants from the village of Formicola, Province of Caserta, Italy. She graduated from Saratoga High School, Class of 1938. Following high school she attended the Eastman Business School in Saratoga Springs and was employed by the New York Telephone Company. She also worked for several years with the New York State Department of Employee Services. She married Joseph R. Pietruccia on November 30, 1941 in St. Peters Catholic Church, Saratoga Springs. She and her husband vacationed for over fifty years in South Florida. Following retirement, they made their winter home there. Out-going and sociable Mary made friends easily. Generous, caring and thoughtful, Mary took an active interest in the lives of her many nieces and nephews. She was particularly devoted to her niece, Nadine Draves, and nephew, Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia, great nephews, Paul E. and Jeffrey Pugh, and great niece, Sarah Attanasio. She was selfless when it came to doing for others. She enjoyed reading, playing bocce, attending performances of the New York City Ballet, listening to Viennese waltzes, Frank Sinatra, Broadway musicals, and going to casinos. She was a fan of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. In her younger years she bowled with the Firecracker League. She was especially fond of family gatherings and was always ready to provide the occasion with homemade Italian cookies. Mary was awarded a life-time membership from the Saratoga Springs Parent-Teachers Association in 1967 for her many contributions to school affairs. She was a member of St. Peters Parish, Saratoga Springs and St. Matthews Parish, Lantana, Florida. She was predeceased by her brothers, Dominick Arpey, Frank Arpey, Sr., James Arpey, William Arpey, Sr., Patrick Arpey, Joseph Arpey, Anthony Arpey, Augustine Arpey, and her sisters, Antoinette Arpey Bardino and Mamie Arpey Doty and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, JoJo, she is survived by one sister, Rose Arpey Draves, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call from 4 8 PM on Sunday (Mar. 21, 2010) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by her nephew, Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia, at 10am Monday at The Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burial will follow at St. Peters Cemetery, West Ave. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Those wishing to honor her memory may do so by donating to The Mentoring Program, a supportive service that matches caring adults with children ages 6- 14 years old from single parent families in Saratoga County, Catholic Charities, 142 Regent St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to the St. Peters Needy Association, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.